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6 Keys to Building a WINNING TEAM
In business, you're only as strong as your team. Whether you're leading a start-up in Halifax or managing a growing company in Vancouver, one thing holds: a winning team doesn’t happen by accident; it’s built, nurtured, and led with intention. At Avid Business...
Leadership Gone Wrong: Common Pitfalls and How Canadian Leaders Can Avoid Them
Let’s face it, leadership isn’t a walk in the park. Whether you’re running a small team in Calgary or growing a franchise in Ottawa, the pressure is real. Everyone’s looking to you for vision, direction, and, yep, solutions. At Avid Business Performance Group, we’ve...
Overcoming Growing Pains: A Guide for Entrepreneurial Business Owners
As an entrepreneurial business owner, there’s nothing quite as thrilling as watching your business grow from a small start-up into something larger, more successful, and more influential. But with growth comes a new set of challenges, growing pains, that can feel...
10 Reasons Why People Procrastinate (And How to Break the Cycle)
Let’s be honest, we’ve all been there. You’ve got a goal, a task, a big decision to make... and instead, you clean your desk, scroll your phone, or talk yourself into “doing it tomorrow.” At Avid Business Performance Group, we work with Canadian business owners every...
Smart Investments for Growth: What Every Business Owner Should Know
Running a business in Canada presents its own set of challenges, including rising costs, limited talent pools, and ever-changing market demands. But here’s the good news: smart investments can turn those challenges into stepping stones. At Avid Business Performance...
Mitigating Disruption: How to Implement New Strategies Without Halting Operations
In the fast-paced world of business, change is constant. Whether it’s adopting new technology, launching new products, or shifting business models, companies must regularly evolve to stay competitive. However, one of the biggest fears for leadership teams is the...
Hiring for Culture: The Secret to Building a Team That Thrives Together
Hiring the right people is crucial to the success of any business, but what if the secret ingredient isn’t just skills and experience? The real key to building a high-performing, cohesive team lies in hiring for culture. A culture-driven hiring process aligns your...
Streamline Client Scheduling: Tools and Tips for Entrepreneurs to Manage Appointments Efficiently
For entrepreneurs, time is one of the most precious resources. Managing client appointments efficiently can make or break your schedule, productivity, and overall business performance. Yet, without the right strategies and tools, client scheduling can quickly become a...
How to Stop Working IN Your Business and Start Working ON It!
For many business owners and entrepreneurs, it’s easy to get trapped in the daily whirlwind of operations. You're managing tasks, solving problems, handling customer inquiries, and constantly firefighting. This “working IN the business” mode is necessary, especially...
The Entrepreneur Mindset: Key Principles for Building a Successful Business
The journey of entrepreneurship is not just about starting a business; it’s about cultivating a mindset that drives innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth. The way you think and approach challenges as an entrepreneur often determines your success. Below, we’ll...